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Nakia Sanford may have started her career as an undrafted player, but she eventually made her WNBA debut. She went undrafted in the 1999 draft, but she started her career with the Washington Mystics.

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Paige Bueckers puts on (another) Unrivaled show as Breeze wins big

As Unrivaled enters the second half of the 2026 season, clubs are beginning to establish themselves. On Sunday night, Breeze beat Rose, 81-56, thanks to a dominant game from Paige Bueckers.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 2

Mercury Gearing Up For Commissioner's Cup Games

The Phoenix Mercury had a strong 2025 season, and now, they will look to do the same this year. The Mercury finished the season with a record of 27-17, and they reached the WNBA Finals.

Indiana Fever News / Total Pro Sports / February 2

Caitlin Clark Points to Lakers Superstar as a Player She Can 'Learn From'

Caitlin Clark has emerged as one of the biggest names in the basketball realm at the moment. Debuting in the WNBA back in 2024, Clark dropped some incredible performances to wow the crowd.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / February 1

Paige Bueckers Makes MVP Claim As Breeze Get Back In Win Column, Blow Out Rose BC

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers saw a lot of losing in the WNBA season, and she was hoping for something different in the Unrivaled League. However, her team, Breeze BC, had lost two straight games, and with just six games remaining in the regular season, they needed to separate themselves from the middle of the pack a little bit.

Minnesota Lynx News / Canis Hoopus / February 1

Minnesota Lynx Offseason Update Vol. 8: McBride Returns, Season-Best Outings

A new week is underway, which means it’s time for another new Lynx Offseason Update! As we flip to February, there is still no news on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement between the WNBA and the players’ association during a time we are starting to talk about free agency.

WNBA News / Dallas Wings on SI / February 1

Sonia Citron Offers Praise to Paige Bueckers Despite Losing WNBA's Rookie of the Year

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers should've been a unanimous winner of the WNBA's Rookie of the Year award, but two votes went to Sonia Citron of the Washington Mystics.

Caitlin Clark News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / February 1

'Confident' Caitlin Clark Doubles Down on Stakes Amid WNBA CBA Standoff

Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark has made no secret of how important she feels this current moment is for the WNBA. During Team USA training camp in December, Clark outlined her thoughts on the gravity of the current collective bargaining agreement negotiations between the player' association and the league.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / February 1

Caitlin Clark explains why she aspires to learn from Luka Doncic

Clark joined NBC's pregame broadcast ahead of Sunday night's Los Angeles Lakers vs. New York Knicks game and called Doncic "amazing and incredible" before going on to discuss how she could pattern parts of her game after his to improve as she prepares to enter her third WNBA season.

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Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / February 1

Caitlin Clark Receives Unexpected Offer on Sunday

Caitlin Clark closed out her second WNBA season under difficult circumstances, as injuries limited her availability after a historic rookie campaign. Clark dealt with multiple setbacks during the year, including leg and groin issues, and was eventually shut down as the Indiana Fever prioritized her long-term health.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 1

Why Mercury's Taurasi Is A Hall Of Famer

Diana Taurasi started her WNBA journey in 2004, and after a lengthy career, she announced her retirement. Taurasi was drafted by the Phoenix Mercury, and she played with them for her entire career.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / February 1

WNBA Legend Gives High Praise To Dallas Wings Star Paige Bueckers

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers has had an impressive calendar year. From winning a national championship to being selected first overall in the WNBA Draft to winning Rookie of the Year and everything in between, she has been on a tear.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 1

Examining Braxton's Time With The Mercury

The Phoenix Mercury have acquired some talented players over the years, and occasionally, those players won championships elsewhere. Kara Braxton is an example, and she won championships with an Eastern Conference team.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Athlon Sports / February 1

LA Sparks React to Kelsey Plum Tying Paige Bueckers, Breanna Stewart in Unrivaled

On Friday, during a 3x3 league Unrivaled matchup, Kelsey Plum hit a left-handed game-winner over Cameron Brink, propelling her Phantom BC to a 71-68 win over Breeze BC.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 1

Looking At Mercury Legend Taylor's First Time In The Playoffs

Penny Taylor began her WNBA career in 2001, and she was drafted by the Cleveland Rockers . She had a nice rookie season, and she averaged 7.2 points, 3.5 rebounds,1.4 assists and a steal.

Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 1

Why Phoenix's Free-Throw Shooting Was Significant

The Phoenix Mercury were one of the WNBA's best free-throw shooting teams in 2022, and they shot 81.7 percent in that category. The Seattle Storm were first, and they shot 82.5 percent.

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Phoenix Mercury News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 1

Mercury Fall To A Bitter Rival In 2019

The Phoenix Mercury did well in 2019, and while they lost their last four games, they managed to make the playoffs. The Mercury were fifth in the Western Conference, and the only team that had a worse record than them was the Dallas Wings.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 1

Why Phoenix Had Success In 2007

The Phoenix Mercury were an excellent team in 2007, and they made history. In what was the team's second WNBA Finals appearance, the Mercury won their first championship.

WNBA News / Phoenix Mercury On SI / February 1

Mercury And Valkyries Ready To Compete

The Golden State Valkyries were one of the teams the Phoenix Mercury swept last season, and while the Mercury beat them, the Valkyries gave some teams trouble.

WNBA News / New York Liberty on SI / February 1

Liberty's 2026 Schedule Includes Historic Matchup vs. Sparks

It's been nearly 29 years since the New York Liberty began play in the WNBA, and they are one of three franchises that are still standing in their original location.

WNBA News / Dice City Sports / January 31

'Best Players Not There': How Derek Fisher, Kelsey Plum, and Nneka Ogwumike Frame Dilemma in CBA Talks

Tensions are high between the WNBA and the WNBPA Player’s Association ahead of the first full bargaining session announced for Monday, February 2, in New

WNBA News / Field Level Media / January 31

Unrivaled sets women's hoops attendance record in Philly

Unrivaled made history in its inaugural tour stop of the three-on-three women's basketball league's second season, drawing the highest attendance figure ever for a women's basketball regular-season game.

Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / January 30

Angel Reese Recalls 'Unfortunate' Chicago Sky Situation Involving Teresa Weatherspoon

Angel Reese had a phenomenal start to her WNBA career. After being taken seventh overall by the Chicago Sky in the 2024 draft, she quickly established herself as an All-Star and a double-double machine.

Indiana Fever News / Indiana Fever on SI / January 30

Unrivaled’s Best Lineups Reveal a Common Indiana Fever Theme

The Indiana Fever have arguably the strongest core in the WNBA moving forward. That foundation is built around consecutive No. 1 overall picks — Aliyah Boston in 2023 and Caitlin Clark in 2024 — along with franchise cornerstone Kelsey Mitchell and high-energy contributor Lexie Hull.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / January 30

Report: WNBA, players union to hold CBA talks on Monday

The WNBA and its players association are scheduled to meet on Monday in New York to take up talks about a new collective bargaining agreement, ESPN reported Friday.